The nurse is reviewing the biopsy report. The physician's conclusion is that the patient has a benign neoplasm. Which of the following best describes the characteristics of a benign neoplasm?
Explanation
Benign:
• Well-differentiated
• Slow rate of growth
• Fibrous capsule
Malignant:
• Undifferentiated
• Rapid rate of growth
• Invasive
• Metastasizes